Entering Class of 2026: Student Gallery

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Entering Class of 2026

Aadesh Anchaliya

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Undergraduate Institution: Duke
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Favorite song: Soundtrack 2 My Life by Kid Cudi
Hey y’all, I love being active: I am an avid road cyclist, pickleball player, and recently started doing yoga and pilates. Favorite interest outside of medicine is numismatics (collecting ancient coins and currency), all things ancient Greek and Rome (was a Classics major in college), and working on home improvement projects.

Hey y’all, I love being active: I am an avid...

Aadesh Anchaliya

Adam Adelstein

Hometown: Arlington, Virginia
Undergraduate Institution: University of Virginia
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: Dune
Favorite song: Stick Season - Noah Kaha

I love fly fishing, ski, and hiking (especially with my dog Axel).

I love fly fishing, ski, and hiking (especially with my...

Adam Adelstein

Albert Paredes

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
Undergraduate Institution: Drexel University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: 11/22/63 - Stephen King
Favorite song: Oh que será? - Willie Colon

I love salsa dancing and I’m a big FC Barcelona fan! I play the guitar, piano and run sometimes. I’m currently training for my second half marathon!

I love salsa dancing and I’m a big FC Barcelona...

Albert Paredes

Alex Phillip

Pronouns: He/him
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: History of Madness, Michel Foucault
Favorite song: Golden Mouth of Ruin, Archspire

I love photography, playing guitar, working out, and writing bad poems! Fun fact: My favorite genre of music is death metal 🙂

I love photography, playing guitar, working out, and writing bad...

Alex Phillip

Allison Kleinstein

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Woodbridge, CT
Undergraduate Institution: Barnard College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
Favorite song: Jackie and Wilson by Hozier

I love crafting and exploring new cafes with friends. I’m also a burgeoning NYT games enthusiast!

I love crafting and exploring new cafes with friends. I’m...

Allison Kleinstein

Alp Doymaz

Pronouns: He/him/his
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Undergraduate Institution: CUNY Hunter College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Favorite song: Air Supply - Sweet Trip

My camera and my bike have always been my favorite ways to explore new places and appreciate my surroundings. I’m excited to discover Philadelphia over the next four years through daily bike rides and countless rolls of film.

My camera and my bike have always been my favorite...

Alp Doymaz

Alyssa Boyd

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Westerville, OH
Undergraduate Institution: University of Central Florida
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Legend by Marie Lu
Favorite song: Vienna by Billy Joel

I enjoy singing, thrifting, playing board games, and trying new restaurants. Count me in for pilates, running, pickleball, or basically anything active and outdoors!

I enjoy singing, thrifting, playing board games, and trying new...

Alyssa Boyd

Amanda Pang

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Martian by Andy Weir
Favorite song: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers & Coldplay

I enjoy crafting, running, growing succulents, doing puzzles, and playing card games. I also love exploring new restaurants and coffee shops!

I enjoy crafting, running, growing succulents, doing puzzles, and playing...

Amanda Pang

Amy Chen

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Devon, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Harry Potter
Favorite song: Payphone by Maroon 5

I love matcha, cafe hopping, skiing, tennis, and F1. I’ve been living in SF for the past few years and am excited to return to Philly!

I love matcha, cafe hopping, skiing, tennis, and F1. I’ve...

Amy Chen

Andrew Bright

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Phoenixville, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2018
Favorite book: Kitchen Table Wisdom - Rachel Naomi Remen
Favorite song: A Day in the Life - The Beatles

I enjoy cooking, hiking, and biking around the city. I am passionate about technology and AI (I am an ex-engineer and entrepreneur) and meditation / contemplative practice (I was a Zen monk for two years)

I enjoy cooking, hiking, and biking around the city. I...

Andrew Bright

Andrew Lee

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Jericho, New York
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Favorite song: A Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay

In my free time, I like to watch science fiction movies, play tennis, and try out new restaurants with friends.

In my free time, I like to watch science fiction...

Andrew Lee

Anish Virdi

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Macomb, MI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: I need to read more...
Favorite song: Touch by Daft Punk & Paul Williams (Currently...)

Love to weight-lift and play the drums (was in the marching band/drumline in undergrad)

Love to weight-lift and play the drums (was in the...

Anish Virdi

Annabelle Jin

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Moorestown, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit
Favorite song: Video Games by Lana del Rey

I love cooking, running along the Schuylkill, and traveling (35 countries & counting). I’m also an avid book reader and film/TV show fan!

I love cooking, running along the Schuylkill, and traveling (35...

Annabelle Jin

Annika Bhananker

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini
Favorite song: Anything from The New Abnormal (The Strokes)

I’m usually drinking too much coffee, lying to my friends about the AllTrails mileage, and religiously logging new spots on Beli. I’m also a huge reader (especially generational familial sagas) and I like staying active, especially by hiking or throwing around a frisbee with friends.

I’m usually drinking too much coffee, lying to my friends...

Annika Bhananker

Antonio Giuseppucci

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Hermitage, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
Favorite song: Feathered Indians by Tyler Childers

Being from Argentina, I love to play and watch soccer! I also love to spend time with family and friends.

Being from Argentina, I love to play and watch soccer!...

Antonio Giuseppucci

Anuragh Sriram

Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: Asheboro, NC
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
Favorite song: Gasolina by Daddy Yankee

I grew up in NC, and I am an avid hiker. I love exploring national parks across the country. In my free time, I also enjoy playing tennis, planespotting, playing the piano, and trivia games.

I grew up in NC, and I am an avid...

Anuragh Sriram

Ashley Yuen

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Amherst College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Favorite song: Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys

I love singing and recording covers, listening to music, arts and crafts, learning about different cultures, and taking walks. I’m also a huge foodie — I find joy in trying new foods and exploring local restaurants with family and friends!

I love singing and recording covers, listening to music, arts...

Ashley Yuen

Avi Mikhaylov

Hometown: Hewlett, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Embassytown by China Miéville
Favorite song: "Lonely Children" by Eik Octobre

In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, playing the drums/piano, and following the Eurovision Song Contest (I hosted a Eurovision radio show in grad school). I also love trying out new museums, restaurants, or hiking spots – can’t wait to explore Philly with you guys 😀

In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, playing the drums/piano,...

Avi Mikhaylov

Avni Kamat

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Lexington, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard College
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Normal People by Sally Rooney
Favorite song: The Age of Worry by John Mayer

I love to sing, try out new recipes on my family and friends, and watch rom-coms (hundreds by now!). More recently, I’ve been getting into playing Bananagrams and making matcha at home!

I love to sing, try out new recipes on my...

Avni Kamat

Aysha Syeda

Hometown: Carteret, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Haverford College
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney
Favorite song: Hum by Murtaza Qizilbash

Hi all! I love playing badminton and volleyball in my free time and always am looking my next binge-worthy TV show. While I’m definitely no expert swimmer, I love love being in the water.

Hi all! I love playing badminton and volleyball in my...

Aysha Syeda

Benita Balogun

Hometown: Philly
Undergraduate Institution: UPenn
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Henry VIII : the decline and fall of a tyrant. by: Hutchinson, Robert
Favorite song: From Now On from The Greatest Showman

I like to watch kdramas and cdramas; I love to try various types of cuisines; I love to spend time with family and friends

I like to watch kdramas and cdramas; I love to...

Benita Balogun

Caitlyn Chen

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Westford, MA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Sight Lines by Arthur Sze
Favorite song: The View Between Villages by Noah Kahan

I enjoy figure skating, playing the piano, and getting lost in a good book. I also love journaling and collecting mementos, everything from stamps and coins to museum tickets, and am always looking for opportunities to tinker and build things.

I enjoy figure skating, playing the piano, and getting lost...

Caitlyn Chen

Christian Badawi

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Boston
Undergraduate Institution: Boston University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Project Hail Mary
Favorite song: Vienna by Billie Joel

Hi everyone! In my free time, I enjoy playing board games, watching sports (mainly hockey and football), and binge-watching TV shows. I’ve lived in Boston for practically my entire life so I am very excited to explore a new city!

Hi everyone! In my free time, I enjoy playing board...

Christian Badawi

Connor Nguyen

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Houston
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Big Nate
Favorite song: Ode to the Mets - The Strokes

What’s up y’all! I love triathlon, watching footy (rip USMNT), and taking a nice daytrip or roadtrip. This year, I’m quite keen on learning to cook and running my first marathon!

What’s up y’all! I love triathlon, watching footy (rip USMNT),...

Connor Nguyen

Daniel Lee

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Duluth, Georgia
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Pokémon Sinnoh Handbook
Favorite song: GLORY - Engedi Music

I love hitting the gym and hanging out with friends. I’m also really into discovering good food and restaurants, so you might catch me roaming Philly’s streets on the weekends.

I love hitting the gym and hanging out with friends....

Daniel Lee

Daniel Wang

Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Joy of Life by Mao Ni
Favorite song: "Flower Blossoms on a String" by Huang Xiaoyun

Outside of work and school, I enjoy reading, cooking, coding, and learning about everything and anything under the sun. You can also find me on the tennis court or in front of the piano!

Outside of work and school, I enjoy reading, cooking, coding,...

Daniel Wang

Darya Sulkouskaya

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Undergraduate Institution: University of Central Florida
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Favorite song: Things Change - Venus

I love traveling and have visited 30 countries in the past several years! Outside of medicine, I enjoy hiking, learning languages, weightlifting, and trying new coffee shops.

I love traveling and have visited 30 countries in the...

Darya Sulkouskaya

David Totty

Pronouns: He/ Him
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Undergraduate Institution: Morehouse College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Favorite song: Sweet/ I Thought You Wanted to Dance by Tyler The Creator

Outside of medicine, I enjoy producing and writing music on GarageBand, traveling to new cities with friends, and going to concerts whenever I can.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy producing and writing music on...

David Totty

Derek Song

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Hinsdale, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Favorite song: 2009 by Mac Miller

I like to stay active, watch movies, and try new foods. I’m also a loyal (though sometimes exasperated) Chicago sports fan!

I like to stay active, watch movies, and try new...

Derek Song

Devin Frazier

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Centerville, Indiana
Undergraduate Institution: Indiana University - Bloomington
Year of Graduation: December 2025
Favorite book: Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Favorite song: Shake the Frost by Tyler Childers

I love to try new things! This has led me to pursue many of my favorite activities today, such as beekeeping, golf, guitar, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and more! I especially love doing these things with my wife, Phoebe.

I love to try new things! This has led me...

Devin Frazier

Elizabeth Lin

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Yale University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Einstein's Dreams - Alan Lightman
Favorite song: Times Like These - Eden Project

I love hiking, swimming + water polo, exploring new cities, and cooking with friends!

I love hiking, swimming + water polo, exploring new cities,...

Elizabeth Lin

Emily Zhang

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Crying in H Mart
Favorite song: Cigarette Daydreams - Cage The Elephant

I was a competitive Team USA figure skater so you can always find me at the ice rink or spending time outdoors running along the Schuylkill, hiking, and going on spontaneous adventures! I also love spending quality time with friends exploring new restaurants or watching movies.

I was a competitive Team USA figure skater so you...

Emily Zhang

Emma Tian

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern California
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Hobbit
Favorite song: Viva la Vida

In my free time, I enjoy playing pickleball, taking Pilates classes, playing board games, and trying new cafés.

In my free time, I enjoy playing pickleball, taking Pilates...

Emma Tian

Eric Youngberg

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Brentwood, TN
Undergraduate Institution: University of Tennessee
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Dungeon Crawler Carl
Favorite song: Mind Over Matter, by Young the Giant

I really enjoy weightlifting, gaming, and going out. Glad to be here with everyone!

I really enjoy weightlifting, gaming, and going out. Glad to...

Eric Youngberg

Eshan Singh

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Yardley, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Favorite song: In Your Atmosphere - John Mayer

In my free time, I enjoy tennis, chess, and playing the guitar. I also like training in various martial arts, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

In my free time, I enjoy tennis, chess, and playing...

Eshan Singh

Esin Gogus

Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Stranger by Albert Camus
Favorite song: This is a tough one, but here's one of many: 'Man I Need' by Olivia Dean

Music is a huge part of my life outside of medicine. I love singing and performing, dabble in songwriting, and I’m currently (attempting) to learn guitar. When I’m not making music, I’m probably traveling somewhere new, on the golf course, in the kitchen trying a new recipe, or on my yoga mat.

Music is a huge part of my life outside of...

Esin Gogus

Fiona Meyer

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Emory University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan
Favorite song: Same Drugs by Chance the Rapper

In my free time, I enjoy anything active, especially lifting weights, long walks, and yoga. I also love traveling, making homemade iced lattes, and spending time with my dog, Smidge!

In my free time, I enjoy anything active, especially lifting...

Fiona Meyer

Gabby Odoom

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Williams College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Lessons In Chemistry
Favorite song: No Complaints - Metro Boomin

I love staying active in my free time by going on runs and doing hot yoga. But I love sitting and binging a season of Love Is Blind or doing the NYT games just as much.

I love staying active in my free time by going...

Gabby Odoom

Genevieve Girard

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Natick, Massachusetts
Undergraduate Institution: Williams College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Favorite song: Heading South (Live from Red Rocks) by Zach Bryan

I ran cross country and track in college and still love to run and workout! I also love trying new coffee shops and restaurants, sunrises/sunsets, the beach, hikes, reading, and baking/cooking.

I ran cross country and track in college and still...

Genevieve Girard

George Wu

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Beijing, China/Irvine, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Emory University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Flowers for Algernon
Favorite song: Lotus Eater by FINNEAS

Outside of medicine, I love to write and produce music, cook and bake, and watch movies (putting my AMC A-list to work). I also used to be a competitive Rubik’s Cube speedsolver!

Outside of medicine, I love to write and produce music,...

George Wu

Gloria Shen

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Kenmore, WA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Favorite song: Supercut by Lorde

Hey y’all! Growing up in the PNW and as a dancer, most of my free time is spent either outdoors or trying all types of dance/fitness classes (one current favorite is pole fitness). I love live music whether thats concerts or musicals, and I’m a big fan of dilly dallying and side questing whenever I can. Always down to eat, hang, or work together 🙂

Hey y’all! Growing up in the PNW and as a...

Gloria Shen

Gregory Lin

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Holmdel, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: University of South Florida
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday
Favorite song: Roommates by Malcolm Todd

I love staying active through swimming, running, lifting, and almost any sport. I also enjoy listening to music, playing piano/guitar, gaming, and watching anime/dramas to relax.

I love staying active through swimming, running, lifting, and almost...

Gregory Lin

Harry Hou

Pronouns: He/him
Hometown: Beijing, China
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Helgoland
Favorite song: White Teeth Teens by Lorde

I play the drums and have been in a band that performs at bars around Boston; I am a big dog person and used to train service dogs in college; I also love to cook and host dinner parties!

I play the drums and have been in a band...

Harry Hou

Jack Mancuso

Hometown: Wilmington, DE
Undergraduate Institution: Brown
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Rules for a Knight (Ethan Hawke)
Favorite song: Something In The Way She Moves (James Taylor)

I love running (I race mile to marathon), reading (mostly nonfiction), being outside, and spending time with family and friends. I’m particularly interested in the intersection of medicine and business.

I love running (I race mile to marathon), reading (mostly...

Jack Mancuso

Jacob Popolow

Hometown: Millburn, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Favorite song: Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

I enjoy hiking, throwing a frisbee, trivia, fantasy football, and cooking. I am an avid sports fan and like watching new movies and listening to music.

I enjoy hiking, throwing a frisbee, trivia, fantasy football, and...

Jacob Popolow

James Flaumenhaft

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Newton, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Middlebury College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Favorite song: Julia - Mt. Joy

I love to cook, hike, hammock, and play pick up basketball. I love music and attend Newport Folk Festival every year. I played rugby and threw shotput during my undergraduate.

I love to cook, hike, hammock, and play pick up...

James Flaumenhaft

Jennifer Cheng

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Favorite song: When You're in Love from Maybe Happy Ending

I love trying new cafes, doing crafty things with friends, taekwondo, and seeing nature!

I love trying new cafes, doing crafty things with friends,...

Jennifer Cheng

Jennifer Xu

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Anthropocene Reviewed - John Green
Favorite song: Weird Fishes / Arpeggi - Radiohead

In my free time, I enjoy learning new instruments, playing card/board games, and going rock climbing. I’m also a huge film buff and love checking out whatever my local indie theaters are playing!

In my free time, I enjoy learning new instruments, playing...

Jennifer Xu

Jenny Lewis

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: Swarthmore College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Favorite song: The Longest Time by Billy Joel

I love playing tennis, going to sporting events, watching musical theater, traveling, and baking.

I love playing tennis, going to sporting events, watching musical...

Jenny Lewis

Jessica Horner

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Undergraduate Institution: William & Mary
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
Favorite song: I've Seen It by Olivia Dean (or anything Coldplay)

In my free time, I like walking, ice skating, and listening to music and podcasts. I also love coffee and trying new restaurants, so I’m super excited to discover some new favorite spots around Philly!

In my free time, I like walking, ice skating, and...

Jessica Horner

Jo Spurgeon

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Central Point, OR
Undergraduate Institution: American University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: David and Goliath
Favorite song: The Wizard and I

Outside of the lab/clinic, I’m playing the blues about the woes of biochemistry or struggling through one of Charlie Parker’s warm-up drills. I watch the Tonys like men watch the Super Bowl and make detailed predictions about which shows and actors will win. I live by the philosophy that music and medicine are not so different.

Outside of the lab/clinic, I’m playing the blues about the...

Jo Spurgeon

Joanne Liu

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
Favorite song: Late Night Talking by Harry Styles

I love exploring cafes and brunch spots, outdoor picnics, and junk journaling!

I love exploring cafes and brunch spots, outdoor picnics, and...

Joanne Liu

Joanne Sarsam

Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Aliso Viejo, California
Undergraduate Institution: UCLA
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Free Food for Millionaires
Favorite song: Heart Don't Stand a Chance by Anderson Paak

I love singing and particularly enjoy singing R&B, jazz, and choral music. I’m also a long-time crocheter and have more recently taken up sewing and knitting. Lately, I’ve gotten into running and am super excited to explore Philly by foot!

I love singing and particularly enjoy singing R&B, jazz, and...

Joanne Sarsam

Jonathan Coggin

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Brentwood, TN
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Favorite song: Willing and Able by Noah Kahan

I enjoy walking, hiking, and just being outdoors in general! I’m also always down to try a new restaurant or coffee shop. Recently, I started playing tennis, and I’ve been having a lot of fun with it!

I enjoy walking, hiking, and just being outdoors in general!...

Jonathan Coggin

Jonathan Yohannan

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Nyack, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: East of Eden - John Steinbeck
Favorite song: Did You See the Words - Animal Collective

My name is Jonny and I’m very excited to meet you all! I love films, trees, and spending
time with others.

My name is Jonny and I’m very excited to meet...

Jonathan Yohannan

Joseph Agyemang

Hometown: Accra, Ghana
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Favorite song: Free Me by Odeal

I love to watch and play soccer. I also enjoy trying out foods from different cultures!

I love to watch and play soccer. I also enjoy...

Joseph Agyemang

Josie Levey

Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Chevy Chase, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Bates College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Secret History by Donna Tartt

I love to dance either in the studio or in my kitchen; eat dessert; be outside (unless its cold); and do any craft or DIY project!

I love to dance either in the studio or in...

Josie Levey

Ju Hee Kim

Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Year of Graduation: 2023 December
Favorite book: One Life Only by Kim Young-Ha
Favorite song: 100 Bad Days by AJR

In my free time, I enjoy baking and exploring new bakeries. I also love walking, hiking, and running, especially when the finish line is a new pastry shop! During medical school, I’m hoping to start biking and swimming more regularly.

In my free time, I enjoy baking and exploring new...

Ju Hee Kim

Julia Lin

Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Grafton, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Man Tiger by Eka Kurniawan
Favorite song: White Keys by Dominic Fike

I like to read, cook/bake, run, and explore new places. I also enjoy crossword-ing and puzzles, finding good food spots, and trying new things!

I like to read, cook/bake, run, and explore new places....

Julia Lin

Karim Elsharkawy

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Westlake
Undergraduate Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Quran
Favorite song: Jungle by Drake

My twin brother and I were born in Egypt and spend a lot of time there. In my free time I like to play soccer and basketball, and I dabble in perfumery.

My twin brother and I were born in Egypt and...

Karim Elsharkawy

Kate Li

Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Warren, OH
Undergraduate Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: When breath becomes air
Favorite song: Glorious by Macklemore

I like being outside and in the sun – running, hiking, playing tennis. I also love exploring new places and foods, so let me know if you want to explore Philly together!

I like being outside and in the sun – running,...

Kate Li

Kayli Bolton

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Corbin, Kentucky
Undergraduate Institution: University of Kentucky
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Favorite song: Somewhere Only We Know

I enjoy dancing, learning taekwondo, reading, and hiking. I also love to travel and lived in England for a year.

I enjoy dancing, learning taekwondo, reading, and hiking. I also...

Kayli Bolton

Kenny Daici

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Leonia, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Hangman by Maya Binyam
Favorite song: La Fiesta by Estamos Perdidos

hi! here’s a two truths and a lie:
– i once went with a friend to get her first tattoo and the artist ended up being the lead singer of one of my all-time favorite bands (the one from my fav song!)
– i was the photographer for my university’s pole dancing team for three years and learned to do an invert and could do pretty much nothing else
– in middle school my family moved to Queens NY to be closer to the Romanian community but after a year we moved back to my hometown in NJ bc the whole endeavor was kinda a flop

wasn’t sure if I should write the answer here or make it mysterious but whatever the lie is the third one

hi! here’s a two truths and a lie: – i...

Kenny Daici

Kevin Cho

Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: North Vancouver, Canada
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Persuasion - Jane Austen
Favorite song: Count on Me - Bruno Mars

I discovered fencing in college, and have fallen in love with it ever since! I also love playing the violin and hanging out with my dog, Toto.

I discovered fencing in college, and have fallen in love...

Kevin Cho

Kirsten Branch

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Undergraduate Institution: Howard University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Favorite song: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill

I love the fine arts and grew up dancing competitive and for college, and I am an avid traveler (Barcelona, Morocco, and St Martin just this year!)

I love the fine arts and grew up dancing competitive...

Kirsten Branch

Kollin White

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Undergraduate Institution: Morehouse College
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Invisible Man- Ralph Ellison
Favorite song: The Morning- The Weeknd

I enjoy traveling, going to the movies and working out

I enjoy traveling, going to the movies and working out

Kollin White

Krupa Subramaniam

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Monument, CO
Undergraduate Institution: Yale
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
Favorite song: Killin' It - Foxy Shazam

I like to play board games, go to the gym, hike/be in the outdoors, and (badly) play pickleball. I’m also a big foodie and love trying new restaurants and coffee shops!

I like to play board games, go to the gym,...

Krupa Subramaniam

Kwaku Adubofour

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Philadelphia
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Frankenstein
Favorite song: 9 by Drake (the greatest rapper alive)

I’m a huge birds fan, I love to workout and meet people, so please say hi!

I’m a huge birds fan, I love to workout and...

Kwaku Adubofour

Larissa Ma

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Parkland, FL
Undergraduate Institution: MIT
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Harry Potter Series
Favorite song: As It Was

Hey everyone! Outside of school, I enjoy exploring the city through long walks and runs. I’m also a fan of anything food-related like cooking at home or trying new restaurants. For fun, I enjoy listening to podcasts, watching documentaries, and spending time with friends and family.

Hey everyone! Outside of school, I enjoy exploring the city...

Larissa Ma

Leon Zhou

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate Institution: UChicago
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Frankenstein
Favorite song: I Want It That Way

I love road trips, visiting every MLB/NFL/NBA stadium, and construction/management games.

I love road trips, visiting every MLB/NFL/NBA stadium, and construction/management...

Leon Zhou

Lilly Siderowf

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Penn Valley, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad
Favorite song: Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat by Del Water Gap

I love doing ceramics, especially when I can bring my dog to the studio! I also like running, hiking, and collecting as many plants as possible.

I love doing ceramics, especially when I can bring my...

Lilly Siderowf

Lily Townsend

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Undergraduate Institution: Vassar College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
Favorite song: September by Earth, Wind, and Fire

I love exploring new food spots, running, baking, reading, and all things reality TV!

I love exploring new food spots, running, baking, reading, and...

Lily Townsend

Lina Huang

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Columbia University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: A Pale View of the Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro
Favorite song: Valentine by Laufey

I like traveling, running, hiking, and trying new restaurants. I also play both classical and pop pieces on the guzheng.

I like traveling, running, hiking, and trying new restaurants. I...

Lina Huang

Madeline Blatt

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Undergraduate Institution: Arizona State University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: God Human Animal Machine by Meghan O'Gieblyn or The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Favorite song: Let it Loose by the Rolling Stones

Hello! In my free time, I love baking, live music, pilates/yoga, reading, and hiking. I also started playing piano last year which I’ve been really enjoying, I’m a big fan of classical music!

Hello! In my free time, I love baking, live music,...

Madeline Blatt

Madison Burnett

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergraduate Institution: Oakwood University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Red Rising series by Pierce Brown
Favorite song: Deep in the World by Ravyn Lenae

I was born and raised in California. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, reading, and spending time with friends and family. I also love film and TV, open to any recs!

I was born and raised in California. In my free...

Madison Burnett

Madison Kang

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison & the Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins
Favorite song: Bad Blood by Nao

I love dancing and choreographing, traveling with friends, baking, and pilates! I’m also always looking to try out a new Philly restaurant and the weekly 1-900 flavor 🙂 So excited to meet all of you!

I love dancing and choreographing, traveling with friends, baking, and...

Madison Kang

Matthew Sesing

Pronouns: He/They
Hometown: Mt Calvary
Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Favorite song: Lover Girl by Laufey

Born and raised in the Midwest, I enjoy spending time outdoors, making crafts and desserts, and exploring my community through mini adventures. Outside of the classroom and hospital, you can usually find me listening to or making music, searching for the best ice cream (or water ice) in Philly, or trying a new local spot with friends.

Born and raised in the Midwest, I enjoy spending time...

Matthew Sesing

Max Judish

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Ivy Lie - Kira Chung Judish, my sister-in-law's forthcoming debut novel (HarperCollins)
Favorite song: My Baby Just Cares for Me - Nina Simone

I love to swing dance (mostly Lindy Hop) and pretty much anything out-of-doors. I enjoy keeping active, cooking, and other things that let me work with my hands.

I love to swing dance (mostly Lindy Hop) and pretty...

Max Judish

May Wu

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Institution: USC
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Project Hail Mary is amaze amaze amaze
Favorite song: Mykonos by Fleet Foxes

Big fan of anything outdoors, whether it’s camping, climbing, or a lil jaunt to get some fresh air! Also a big fan of napping, mahjong, and eating.

Big fan of anything outdoors, whether it’s camping, climbing, or...

May Wu

Megan Woods

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Institution: Oakwood University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Favorite song: I've Seen It by Olivia Dean

I’m a lover of hosting and community building events. In college, I started hosting Friday night dinners to bring people together. I’m hoping to do the same with my new PSOM community.

I’m a lover of hosting and community building events. In...

Megan Woods

Mia Rode

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Lake Forest, Illinois
Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Giver by T.S. Lowry
Favorite song: Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac

You can usually find me cooking or crafting something, on FaceTime with one of my triplet sisters, or out and about on some side quest to a museum, farmers market, or coffee shop. I also love to play flute!

You can usually find me cooking or crafting something, on...

Mia Rode

Michael Yoo

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Clarksburg, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
Favorite song: One More Time - Daft Punk

Hey everyone! I love hanging out with friends, hiking, and playing the piano! I’ve also started getting into cooking and running recently.

Hey everyone! I love hanging out with friends, hiking, and...

Michael Yoo

Millie Stone

Pronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: New York City and Los Angeles
Undergraduate Institution: Wellesley College
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
Favorite song: Man On The Moon by R.E.M

Hi! I’m Millie. I love to cook, run, and travel. I also enjoy art – excited to visit the museums here in Philly. I am also a parent to a giant cat named Alan 🙂

Hi! I’m Millie. I love to cook, run, and travel....

Millie Stone

Mingshuang Wang

Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Guangzhou, China
Undergraduate Institution: Georgia Tech
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Becoming
Favorite song: And She Was by Talking Heads

Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing board games with friends, painting, dancing, hiking, and traveling. I also love exploring new neighborhoods and cities on foot.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing board games with friends,...

Mingshuang Wang

Nathan Zhang

Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Favorite song: Lost in Paris by Tom Misch

I love staying active and being outdoors. My favorite activities include playing soccer, spikeball, and running. I also can’t eat without watching food YouTube videos.

I love staying active and being outdoors. My favorite activities...

Nathan Zhang

Nicholas Oyer

Hometown: Hornell, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Mountains Beyond Mountains
Favorite song: Better Days - Zach Bryan

I love to be outdoors and enjoy being active!  From hiking to lifting to running I just enjoy spending time moving!

I love to be outdoors and enjoy being active!  From...

Nicholas Oyer

Nidhi Busannagari

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Rutgers University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Favorite song: A Few of Your Own by Noah Kahan

I love walks/running outdoors, listening to music, crafting, baking bread, and reading in coffee shops! I also love going to dance workshops and hosting events with friends.

I love walks/running outdoors, listening to music, crafting, baking bread,...

Nidhi Busannagari

Nouraldeen Ibrahim

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Undergraduate Institution: Harvard College
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Brothers Karamazov
Favorite song: Dai Dai by Shakira, Burna Boy

My name is Nour and I was born in raised in Brooklyn, New York. My family is originally from Egypt and I am a middle child of five. In my free time, I love to stay active doing things like playing soccer, lifting, and riding my bike.

My name is Nour and I was born in raised...

Nouraldeen Ibrahim

Oluwagbemisola Awonusonu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Weston, Florida
Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Currently: "10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World"
Favorite song: Right now: "Girl Like Me" by PinkPantheress

I was born and raised in South Florida (the best part of Florida). For fun, I love to consume any type of media (books, movies, albums, vinyl, etc), crochet, and go to new restaurants. Outside of medicine, I love teaching and exploring new places.

I was born and raised in South Florida (the best...

Oluwagbemisola Awonusonu

Owen Murdock-Wogmon

Hometown: Portland, OR
Undergraduate Institution: Brown University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Henry V by Dan Jones
Favorite song: The Bygone Days by Joe Hisaishi

I love trying new Thai and Italian recipes, playing tennis (badly), going for walks, meditating, and, of course, rereading LOTR!

I love trying new Thai and Italian recipes, playing tennis...

Owen Murdock-Wogmon

Pranav Kirti

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Houssini
Favorite song: I Want You Back - The Jackson 5

I love hiking/getting outdoors, reading, and exploring new restaurants. I also love traveling, and I’ve visited 24 countries!

I love hiking/getting outdoors, reading, and exploring new restaurants. I...

Pranav Kirti

Rafael Calderón-Pérez

Pronouns: He/him
Hometown: Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate Institution: University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: Currently reading Lord of the Rings
Favorite song: No Puedes Parar- La Secta

Over the past year or two, I’ve taken up salsa as a hobby, which I’ve really enjoyed. Beyond that, I usually spend my time watching a movie or TV show with my fiancée or trying a new restaurant.

Over the past year or two, I’ve taken up salsa...

Rafael Calderón-Pérez

Raju Lakhani

Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: New City. NY
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Dark Forest
Favorite song: We Are Young - fun.

Hi! I’m from the suburbs of NYC. Outside of medicine, I love playing my trumpet! I also am really interested in politics and reading science fiction/fantasy novels

Hi! I’m from the suburbs of NYC. Outside of medicine,...

Raju Lakhani

Ria Kedia

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Pittsfield, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Williams College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Anxious People by Frederick Backman
Favorite song: Golden by Harry Styles

Hi! My name is Ria and I’m from western Massachusetts. Outside of medicine, I enjoy cooking new recipes that I find online, traveling to new places around the world, playing music, and reading books (I recently started a book club with some of my friends from college!). I also enjoy exploring new cafes and bakeries, especially places with almond croissants!

Hi! My name is Ria and I’m from western Massachusetts....

Ria Kedia

Rohan Ghoshal

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Bellerose, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Hunter College
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Favorite song: M.I.A by Avenged Sevenfold

In my free time I enjoy playing rock and metal music on the guitar! I also enjoy watching baseball, basketball, and waking up at abominable times to watch F1 on Sundays.

In my free time I enjoy playing rock and metal...

Rohan Ghoshal

Saachi Shah

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Glastonbury, CT
Undergraduate Institution: University of Connecticut
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Little Women
Favorite song: Vienna by Billy Joel

I love hiking, trying new restaurants, and thrifting! I also love playing board games, pickleball, or doing any craft I find on Pinterest!

I love hiking, trying new restaurants, and thrifting! I also...

Saachi Shah

Sai Kuppili

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Undergraduate Institution: UCLA
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Favorite song: Jigsaw Falling Into Place by Radiohead

I love hiking, making music, and playing soccer. I enjoy being in nature and watching sports (big Barca and Lakers fan!).

I love hiking, making music, and playing soccer. I enjoy...

Sai Kuppili

Sam Anchipolovsky

Hometown: Oradell, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Penn
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain by David Eagleman
Favorite song: Innerbloom by Rufus du Sol

I enjoy reading, weightlifting, skiing, playing guitar, and attending EDM shows.

I enjoy reading, weightlifting, skiing, playing guitar, and attending EDM...

Sam Anchipolovsky

Sam Lee

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Princeton University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Contact by Carl Sagan
Favorite song: Fire in the Sky by Anderson .Paak

Outside of medicine, I love weightlifting, browsing local thrift shops, and playing the NYT games. I also enjoy learning new songs on the piano!

Outside of medicine, I love weightlifting, browsing local thrift shops,...

Sam Lee

Sarah Luke

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Bryn Mawr College
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Covenant of Water by Abraham Varghese
Favorite song: Dakiti by Bad Bunny and Jhayco

I love dancing, reading, exploring new cafes, going for long walks, and hanging out with friends and family. I am a huge sports junkie (go Texans!) and enjoy trying out different recipes!

I love dancing, reading, exploring new cafes, going for long...

Sarah Luke

Sarah Sywanycz

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Brick Township, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Rutgers University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi
Favorite song: Aria Math, by C418

I recently competed in my first long-distance race in Philadelphia (Annual Broad Street Run) and would like to continue my running journey throughout medical training.  Outside of medicine, one may find me writing in and/or under a tree in my favorite parks!

I recently competed in my first long-distance race in Philadelphia...

Sarah Sywanycz

Sarah Wang

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Burke, VA
Undergraduate Institution: UCLA
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Favorite song: Green Light by Lorde

I love to bake, work out, listen to music, and try new coffee shops (on the hunt for the best latte in Philly)!

I love to bake, work out, listen to music, and...

Sarah Wang

Sarah Wetzel

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Undergraduate Institution: Drexel University
Year of Graduation: 2023
Favorite book: The Hunger Games
Favorite song: Dreams (The Cranberries)

I love to bake and cook new recipes, and recently have been doing a lot of crocheting. I also love hiking and spending time outdoors whenever I can!

I love to bake and cook new recipes, and recently...

Sarah Wetzel

Sean Li

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Favorite song: High Hopes by Pink Floyd

I was born in Albuquerque and lived in Shanghai and then Rochester (NY) before moving to Ellicott City. Outside of medicine, I spend much time playing cello/piano, gardening, and cooking! I also used to play tennis in high school, recently got into swimming, and enjoy biking, running, and hiking.

I was born in Albuquerque and lived in Shanghai and...

Sean Li

Sebastian Alfonso

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Brothers Karamazov (Fyodor Dostoevsky)
Favorite song: El Farero (Laredo)

I love all things that get me outside and sleeping in the dirt, especially if it’s a sufferfest. I like to run long, climb offwidths, and surf very chill waves.

I love all things that get me outside and sleeping...

Sebastian Alfonso

Shameer Gondal

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Southington, CT
Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Architect's Apprentice
Favorite song: Different Species - Gunna

I am a massive soccer fan and have not missed a Barca game in a couple years now. I am also very invested in working out and love to run too whenever I get the chance.

I am a massive soccer fan and have not missed...

Shameer Gondal

Shubhranshu Mishra

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Flower Mound, TX
Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Favorite song: Street Lights by Kanye West

I am a massive basketball fan, many of my friends will say I am the biggest Dallas Mavericks fan they have ever met. I also love to play my guitar and spend quality time with family and friends.

I am a massive basketball fan, many of my friends...

Shubhranshu Mishra

Sofia Kaparis

Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Mendham, New Jersey
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Madonna in a Fur Coat - Sabahattin Ali
Favorite song: Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac

Outside of school, I love practicing yoga, reading, baking, and spending as much time outdoors and with my friends and family as possible! I’m perpetually on the hunt for great coffee shops, so there’s a high likelihood you’ll find me working from one with my go-to oat milk cappuccino (i.e. the superior coffee order). I’ve also been learning how to play mahjong this summer and would love to find people or places to play in Philly!

Outside of school, I love practicing yoga, reading, baking, and...

Sofia Kaparis

Sophie Ma

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: A Short Stay in Hell by Stephen L. Peck
Favorite song: Oblivion - Grimes

I love hosting dinner parties/movie nights and going on long walks, and am a big reader and arts/crafter.

I love hosting dinner parties/movie nights and going on long...

Sophie Ma

Thomas Waltz-Chesnaye

Pronouns: He/him
Hometown: Takoma Park
Undergraduate Institution: Northeastern University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Ranger’s Apprentice Series
Favorite song: Stop This Train

I love playing guitar, basketball and jiu-jitsu. I also enjoy the outdoors, trying new foods and hanging out with my dogs.

I love playing guitar, basketball and jiu-jitsu. I also enjoy...

Thomas Waltz-Chesnaye

Tommy Montgomery

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Colby College
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: Papillon by Henri Carrière
Favorite song: Green Light by Lorde

Hello! When I have free time, I love to cook, hike, read, play boardgames, work in my vegetable garden, and spend time with family and friends!

Hello! When I have free time, I love to cook,...

Tommy Montgomery

Trinity Obiorah

Pronouns: She/her
Hometown: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Favorite song: Faya by Fast Food Music Christ

I enjoy learning languages and about other cultures, so you’ll probably catch me watching a random international TV show or on duolingo during my bus rides. I also love all things arts and crafts, whether it’s crochet, making jewelry, sewing, or painting.

I enjoy learning languages and about other cultures, so you’ll...

Trinity Obiorah

Varun Gosula

Hometown: Frisco, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: Needful Things- Stephen King
Favorite song: One of These Mornings- Zeds Dead

Hi y’all! I love getting outside whenever I can, and I’m always up for a good hike or adventure. I also love cooking, going to concerts, and recently started collecting vinyl records.

Hi y’all! I love getting outside whenever I can, and...

Varun Gosula

Veronica Goveas

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Menomonee Falls, WI
Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Favorite song: Nobody Gets Me by SZA

Outside of medicine, I love dancing, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. I also listen to a new album every week and am always looking for recommendations, so I’m excited to swap music recs and explore Philadelphia with my classmates!

Outside of medicine, I love dancing, trying new restaurants, and...

Veronica Goveas

Vibhav Nandagiri

Pronouns: He/him
Hometown: Cary, North Carolina
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: White Noise by Don DeLillo
Favorite song: By Your Side - Sade

I like to play tennis, write and cook. I also enjoy reading good longform journalism, looking at old maps and listening to music.

I like to play tennis, write and cook. I also...

Vibhav Nandagiri

Vivian Lang

Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Austin, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Rice University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Road to Tender Hearts
Favorite song: Hard Feelings/Loveless by Lorde

I love all things creative and active: dancing, painting, hiking, and losing at pickleball

I love all things creative and active: dancing, painting, hiking,...

Vivian Lang

Will Murray

Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University
Year of Graduation: 2024
Favorite book: The Long Walk by Stephen King
Favorite song: Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits

In my free time, I love playing basketball, exploring coffee shops, and listening to music. I also enjoy being outdoors and staying active through running, biking, and hiking.

In my free time, I love playing basketball, exploring coffee...

Will Murray

William DiGiovanni

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Cohasset, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Favorite song: Meet Me in the Woods by Lord Huron

I love being active and am always down to play any sport or pickup game. You can often find me at game nights with friends, and I also enjoy watching new shows or reading books.

I love being active and am always down to play...

William DiGiovanni

Woo Hyun Cho

Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: Ahnyang, Korea
Undergraduate Institution: New York University Abu Dhabi
Year of Graduation: 2022
Favorite book: The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Favorite song: Oncle Jazz by Men I Trust

I like listening to all kinds of music (jazz, pop, classical, and Korean hip hop) and playing the piano in my free time. I also love coffee and enjoy going for a run on a nice day.

I like listening to all kinds of music (jazz, pop,...

Woo Hyun Cho

Xander Calicdan

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Hilo, HI
Undergraduate Institution: Yale
Year of Graduation: 2025
Favorite book: The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano
Favorite song: Dios Es Un Stalker by Rosalia

Hi! I love all things food – cafes, bakeries, cooking, any chance to try something new. I’m also big on reading/writing, movies, traveling, & nature photography!

Hi! I love all things food – cafes, bakeries, cooking,...

Xander Calicdan

Yashas Mallikarjun

Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Year of Graduation: 2026
Favorite book: The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Favorite song: Hold On, We're Going Home

I really enjoy playing basketball, trying new food/cafe spots, and going on walks. I’m excited to meet everyone!

I really enjoy playing basketball, trying new food/cafe spots, and...

Yashas Mallikarjun

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